The total population of Lebanon was estimated at approximately 5.35 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by around 2.39 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Lebanon was estimated at 5.8 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Lebanon Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lebanon population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lebanon across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Lebanon was 6,517, a 1.26% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Lebanon population was 6,436, an increase of 0.55% compared to a population of 6,401 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lebanon increased by 1,017. In this period, the peak population was 6,517 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Lebanon is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lebanon population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lebanon Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) in Lebanon was reported at 7.0673 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population, total in Lebanon was reported at 5805962 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population growth (annual %) in Lebanon was reported at 0.50363 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Lebanon (SPPOPGROWLBN) from 1961 to 2024 about Lebanon, population, and rate.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lebanon population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Lebanon.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Lebanon, OR Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Lebanon LB: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 10.018 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.234 % for 2016. Lebanon LB: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.415 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.636 % in 2012 and a record low of 6.873 % in 1967. Lebanon LB: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Lebanon (POPTOTLBA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Lebanon and population.

Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in Lebanon was reported at 64.09 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population ages 15-64, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Lebanon was reported at 46.18 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in largest city in Lebanon was reported at 2402485 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Lebanon population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of West Lebanon across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of West Lebanon was 692, a 0.58% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, West Lebanon population was 688, an increase of 0.44% compared to a population of 685 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Lebanon decreased by 81. In this period, the peak population was 774 in the year 2001. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the West Lebanon is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in West Lebanon population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Lebanon Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lebanon population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Lebanon.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Lebanon, OR Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Lebanon age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Lebanon, OR Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Lebanon - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Lebanon, OR Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Population, female (% of total population) in Lebanon was reported at 51.37 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 20-24, male (% of male population) in Lebanon was reported at 8.8122 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population ages 20-24, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Lebanon population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of South Lebanon across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of South Lebanon was 6,793, a 1.45% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, South Lebanon population was 6,696, an increase of 1.58% compared to a population of 6,592 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of South Lebanon increased by 4,234. In this period, the peak population was 6,793 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the South Lebanon is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in South Lebanon population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Lebanon Population by Year. You can refer the same here

There were 1 311 000 Linkedin users in Lebanon in November 2024, which accounted for 31.1% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (660 000).

Population, male (% of total population) in Lebanon was reported at 48.63 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lebanon - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.